Almost a month has passed since the protests against pension reform continues in France. And so far, nothing has changed, and the government does not foresee a retreat. This constantly increases the discontent of the French and the trade unions. This is especially true of the CGT, which blocked oil refineries and fuel depots for several weeks. As a result, supplies are significantly reduced, and many gas stations are out of stock. Which, of course, does not cease to worry motorists who are faced with a new deficit.

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Prohibited sale

Having become a rare commodity, fuel now sells for very high prices on classifieds sites such as LeBonCoin. So much so that the latter made a radical decision: ban the sale of gasoline and diesel. For it was previously permitted, like any good. Worryingly, since the shortage began, some have been tempted to abuse. In the advertisement, they really asked for 5 euros per liter of SP95-E10, against 1.92 euros on average at the service station. Another was offering €2.50 per liter out of 130 liters bought.

Risk of theft

Online sales can also encourage some miscreants to steal fuel and then resell it at exorbitant prices online. What the platform wants to avoid. This one declares that he does not want to be the reason ” escalating tariffs on an important commodity for many French people“. Mark Brandsma, general manager of the LeBonCoin site, explained that he wanted to avoid “ questionable speculative behavior in the current context of inflation and scarcity to our colleagues from BFM TV. Sales will be allowed again when the shortage ends.